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| mepstein |
 May 6 2019, 09:19 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting  Group: Members Posts: 19,843 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 6 2019, 11:04 AM)  No respray, just going to run the primer as the car will probably be sold after the event and the new owner can choose the color. @mb911 let me know what you want and I'll find it for you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) What does everyone use to plug the front bumper shock holes? Make a plate or is there a rubber grommet that will work? You might be able to find a rubber grommet. Some guys make up nice metal or glass plates. If you are just trying to get the car running, tape it shut. |
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| Chi-town |
May 6 2019, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(mepstein @ May 6 2019, 08:19 AM) If you are just trying to get the car running, tape it shut. Yep, speed tape if I can't find something |
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| Chi-town |
May 7 2019, 05:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Reinstalled the oil filter housing and oil cooler, added some fresh oil and a filter and woohoo the motor cranks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Compression about 110psi, not too bad for a 1.8 that hasn't turned in decades. I gotta rebuild the Webers, at least they're Italian ones. Reinstalled the tin, ordered a bunch of tune up parts for it. Next up is the alternator and fan shroud. Reinstalled the front / rear trunk, and engine cover latches and springs to keep panels from flying up or off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Once the engine and trans are buttoned up it's on to the suspension! |
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| sb914 |
May 7 2019, 06:00 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,480 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California
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Nice job ! Keep it up.
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| Chi-town |
May 8 2019, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Front bumper back dated but I need a front valance, anyone have a used stock, fiberglass, or otherwise in SoCal?
I need to order a new alternator harness to get the front of the engine back together. I'll get the back bumper back dated tomorrow then start working on suspension. |
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| jim_hoyland |
May 9 2019, 05:20 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,676 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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There was a kit available to cover the bumper shock holes; Engman ?
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| Chi-town |
May 9 2019, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks like I may have found some
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| Chi-town |
May 30 2019, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Ok, 1 week to go.
Brakes and suspension are done. Parts are here for the fuel system and exhaust install Interior is there enough to look semi-normal Windshield and rear glass are glued in Bumpers are backdated Just finished rebuilding the Italian Webers but not sure if I want to use them or a set of HPMXs Need to order tires Is it that bad to run without the engine tray seal? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| rhodyguy |
May 31 2019, 11:39 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,237 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
If the Webers are 40s, I think they would be ones go with on the 1.8. HPMXs are known to be problematic. New ones never been run? What size Venturi? If the engine is installed, the shelf seals can wait.
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| Chi-town |
May 31 2019, 11:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
I tossed the Webers on for now to get it running, if they become an issue I'll switch over to the hpmx.
Fuel system buttoned up today so we might get startup this weekend? |
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| sb914 |
Jun 6 2019, 06:45 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,480 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Dylan did you make it?
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| Chi-town |
Jun 7 2019, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Final update
Car is finished last night at midnight and I made it to WCR today. I took home the trophy for "Most Potential" and a Spirit award. Overall I'm happy with the car, it drives well for no tuning on the carbs (which are Dellorto 40's now) and handles well despite an eyeball alignment. There's a good chance it's headed to the UK now that I'm done with the project but you never know. |
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